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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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U.S. Municipal Water Reuse: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2025–2035
Bluefield Research forecasts that capital expenditure for municipal water reuse capacity additions will exceed US$47.1 billion by 2035. This projection underscores the substantial investment required for utilities and municipalities to diversify their water supplies and enhance their resilience against climate-related challenges.
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U.S. Desalination: Market Drivers, Trends, and Project Activity
Climate change, population growth, and industrialization are increasingly straining global water supplies. At the same time, baseload demand for water is rising. Advanced water treatment...
18 Apr. 2023
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Water for Semiconductors: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
In the wake of global supply chain bottlenecks, semiconductor manufacturers are accelerating production to meet chip quotas. The US$573 billion semiconductor industry is expected to...
18 Apr. 2023
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Water for Power: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
Water and electricity generation (power) are intrinsically linked due to water’s role in thermoelectric power plants. For water solutions providers, the electric power industry vertical...
27 Apr. 2023
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Australia Water & Wastewater: Municipal Market Trends, Drivers, and Forecasts
Over 25 million people receive water services in Australia—84% of which are served by 16 major utilities serving over 100,000 connections each. The combination of...
7 May. 2023
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Water Management and Utility Impact across the Colorado River Basin
Considered the ‘Lifeline of the West,’ the Colorado River Basin provides drinking water and hydropower to more than 40 million people across seven U.S. states,...
8 May. 2023
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Water for Oil & Gas: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
The global use of oil & gas as an energy source continues to rise due to population growth and industrialization. Water and oil & gas...
24 May. 2023
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Total Addressable Market for Water & Wastewater Utilities: U.S. Benchmarks for Owner Market Share and Consolidation Opportunities
The U.S. water and wastewater landscape is heavily fragmented across 48,587 community water systems serving 313 million people and 23,481 wastewater treatment facilities serving an...
7 Jun. 2023
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Water for Data Centers: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
Hyperscale data centers, currently estimated at 728 facilities globally are expected to reach over 1,000 by the end of 2024. The proliferation of hyperscale data...
9 Jun. 2023
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.
Water for Mining: Market Trends and Forecasts, 2023–2030
The mining industry, often overlooked as the backbone of the global economy, is scaling to meet the growing raw material demand of the energy transition,...
12 Jul. 2023
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Brazil’s Private Water Landscape: Key Policies, Competitive Positioning, and Market Trends
Brazil’s water sector has undergone significant changes in recent years as the country pushes to achieve universal service coverage by 2033. As pressure builds for...
13 Jul. 2023
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders and report buyers.